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• Open Thread: CBS names Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle top NBA duo

  25-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: Victor Wembanyama #1 & Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Mich
  
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• Klay Thompson points to 'redemption season' in Miami

  26-08-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One doesn't have to look too hard on social media to find someone using the word "washed" in the same sentence as Klay Thompson's name.Which is exactly why the four-time champion and future Hall of Famer wanted to join the Heat, Thompson said at his introductory press conference, via the Associated Press."It's kind of a redemption season for me to show I can still make an impact on winning and do it consistently," Thompson said. "I can't wait to get to work. It's pretty surreal being here. But w
  
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• Report: Former Arizona guard Brandon Williams signs with Warriors

  26-08-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Steve Kerr will have a former Arizona guard under his tut
  
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• Warriors signing Georges Niang, Brandon Williams: How they fit with Golden State

  26-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors have had a rather quiet offseason that returned many familiar faces from last season's roster. Now, they have added two newcomers at the guard and forward positions.The Warriors agreed to sign 6-foot-1 point guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million deal, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Golden State also agreed to sign free agent forward Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, Charania reported.Williams spent the 2025-26 season with the Da
  
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• Lakers Mailbag: Ownership madness

  25-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: A Los Angeles Lakers hat is displayed for sale in a store on August 12, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images I didn’t think we’d need a second one of these so soon, but I also don’t t
  
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• Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’

  25-08-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Josh Harris admits that even though he’s the owner of the 76ers, he’s not LeBron James’ boss. “LeBron doesn’t have a boss,” Harris said in an interview for the latest episode of Sportico Sports Business Presented by Endava, airing Tuesday night on YES Network. “I’m totally comfortable with it. I think that LeBron—or any athlete who’s that exceptional (and if he’s not the GOAT, he’s in the conversation)—the level o
  
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• Klay Thompson, 36, on joining the Heat: 'a redemption season'

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran guard Klay Thompson had his introductory press conference on Tuesday, where he was officially presented with a No. 11 Miami Heat jersey. Thompson briefly spoke to the media about why he pushed to sign with the Heat, noting he liked the franchise's competitive, demanding atmosphere. He added that he liked "the opportunity to play high-level basketball throughout the season and the chance to make a deep postseason run. I've tasted winning before, and there's nothing like it."On a more pers
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/25/26

  25-08-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: The sneakers worn by Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by G
  
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• Penn State announces USC as white out opponent after long delay

  25-08-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At long last, Penn State has announced that it will stage its annual "white out" spectacle Oct. 10 against USC. NBC will broadcast the matchup at 7:30 p.m. from Beaver Stadium, where fans will be asked to dress in as much white clothing as possible and turn the venue's typically raucous home environment up a notch. Fans have long had the game circled as the likely choice to be the next installment of one of the most visually striking traditions in the sport. The Trojans are the highest-ranked op
  
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• Former Warriors great Klay Thompson explains why he chose to sign with Heat

  25-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Warriors great Klay Thompson explains why he chose to sign with Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFor the second time in three years, Klay Thompson is on the move. But this time, Thompson is taking his talents to South Beach to join the Miami Heat on a two-year, $11.5 million contract. Thompson is the second big-name player the Heat have acquired this offseason, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thompson held his introductory press conference on Tuesday and shared why he chose to
  
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• NBA Offseason News/Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Teams still eyeing Kyrie Irving, Heat plans

  25-08-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This deep in the summer, the NBA rumor mill slows way down, but it never stops. Here are some of the rumors and reports floating around the league.Teams eye Kyrie IrvingDallas has made it clear to any team that calls they intend to start the season with Kyrie Irving as its point guard. The Mavericks need playmaking and want to see how he and Cooper Flagg mesh.However, Irving is not the long-term answer at the point in Dallas, which is why teams around the league think the Mavericks may change th
  
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• Klay to Miami, DeMar to Denver! Atlanta Dream are ROLLING, Valkyries-Lynx takeaways + DeWanna Bonner landing spots

  25-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down two big-name free agent acquisitions. Klay Thompson is heading to Miami, while DeMar DeRozan is heading to Denver. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor.On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Atlanta Dream's win streak, share their takeaways from another awesome Lynx-Valky
  
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• Luka Doncic’s Slovenia trip left a really strong impression on one of his Lakers teammates

  25-08-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have returned from their four-day minicamp in Slovenia, hosted by superstar Luka Doncic. Their trip to Doncic’s home country — which featured working out, playing pick-up games, golfing and exploring Ljubljana— was evidently a fun time. So much so, that Jarred Vanderbilt is considering getting a Slovenian passport.The Lakers visited several tourist spots in Ljubljana throughout their four-day minicamp in Slovenia.REUTERS“The trip was great,” V
  
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• Fresh NBA power rankings set high expectations for new-look Sixers

  25-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo
  
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• VOTE: Was the Russell Westbrook trade the worst in Rockets history?

  25-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets after being asked to leave the game for arguing during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is c
  
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• Lonzo Ball regrets how much control his father had early in Lakers tenure

  25-08-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lonzo Ball has played seven seasons in the NBA, but his career hasn’t panned out how the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft likely envisioned it. Ball, currently an unsigned free agent, regrets how much control his father, Lavar, had early in his career. Lonzo Ball’s early career in the NBA, especially with the Lakers, was overshadowed by his father’s antics.NBAE/Getty ImagesBall was an All-American out of UCLA, and his bombastic father publicly declared that he would be
  
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• How to watch John Fanta on NBC Sports and Peacock, including his new show, Fanta in 60

  25-08-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Fanta is bringing his colorful commentary and immutable energy to multiple NBC Sports properties. Fanta will continue to cover live games as a play-by-play announcer, reporter and studio analyst while adding his own show under the NBC Sports umbrella. See below for more information on how to watch/live stream John Fanta's content.John Fanta’s new weekly show Fanta in 60 on NBC and PeacockFanta in 60 is a 60-minute Monday show hosted by Fanta and NBC Sports betting analyst Jay Croucher
  
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• Reserve point guard Brandon Williams reportedly agrees to join Warriors on one-year minimum contract

  25-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State was looking for some scoring punch with their final roster spot.They found it in Brandon Williams, who has agreed to join the Warriors on a one-year, $2.6 million minimum contract, Williams' agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Williams looked good in an increased role in Dallas last season, where Kyrie Irving was out for the season recovering from a torn ACL, and his short-term replacement, D'Angelo Russell, did not mesh with then-head coach J
  
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• Warriors sign Brandon Williams to one-year, $2.6 million deal

  25-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors signed free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million deal. The contract marks Golden State’s first outside acquisition in what has been a relatively quiet offseason for the team. Williams averaged a career-high 13 points, 3.9 assists and 22.2 minutes across 66 games for the Dallas Mavericks last season. He shot 47.2% from the field and 23.2% from 3-point range.Free agent guard Brandon Williams signed a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.N
  
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• Forward Georges Niang, Warriors agree to one-year, $3.9M contract, per agents

  25-08-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forward Georges Niang, Warriors agree to one-year, $3.9M contract, per agents originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt’s a busy Tuesday for the Warriors, who have added another player in NBA free agency.Veteran forward Georges Niang and Golden State have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Free agent forward Georges Niang has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, Ma
  
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• LeBron James continues to go all-in on golf with PGA Tour partnership to launch event for aspiring pro golfers

  25-08-2026 17:11 via cbssports.com
  
  The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will debut on July 6-7, 2027
  
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• Sixers pre-camp questions: Just how dramatic of an impact will LeBron James make?

  25-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixers pre-camp questions: Just how dramatic of an impact will LeBron James make?  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ new era is on deck.With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on board and training camp set to begin in late September, we’re taking a look at key questions for the 2026-27 Sixers. First up: Just how dramatic of an impact will LeBron James make? To start with the basics: James has remained highly productive into his 40s. He earned h
  
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• On This Date in Knicks History: Julius Randle re-commits to New York

  25-08-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks passes the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on April 21, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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• Brandon Williams, Warriors reportedly agree to 1-year, $2.6M contract

  25-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Williams and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.The 26-year-old Williams spent the past three seasons with the Dallas Mavericks after spending his rookie NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers. In four seasons, he is averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 19 minutes per game.In 66 games last season with the Mavericks, Williams averaged a career-high 13 points and 3.9 assists per game. The guard
  
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• Warriors Bolster Backcourt, Agree to One-Year Deal with Guard Brandon Williams

  25-08-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 25, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• VJ Edgecombe participates in another Rico Hines run

  25-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
  
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• Can the Spurs improve their record next season?

  25-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get
  
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• Who should start for the Bucks at small forward?

  25-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEXICO CITY, MX - NOVEMBER 1: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat poses for a photo during practice and media availability as part of 2024 NBA Mexico Games on November 1, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico at Arena Ciudad de Mexico. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via G
  
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• NBA owners don’t need to win anymore. They just need their teams to get more valuable

  25-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - March 12: Mark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the Lakers play the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) On August 12, 2026, ten months after he finalized the $10 billion deal to acquire the franchise from the hallowed and chaotic Buss family, Mark Walter sold the Los Angeles Lakers to a group l
  
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• 3 Reasons Peyton Watson is a game-changer for the Cavs

  25-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliersfinally made their move of the
  
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